Equine Massage Therapy by Taylor Smith, REMT

Taylor has been an avid horse lover her entire life; from reading books about horses as a child to eventually taking riding lessons as she grew older. She was fortunate enough to own her own horse as a young teen and has devoted her entire life to horses ever since. Taylor has competed in Rodeo, OBRA, and NBHA events and has also spent several years competing in dressage. Regardless of the discipline, she loves being on the back of a horse, chasing a goal. Today, Taylor is proud to combine that lifelong passion with her professional work in equine massage therapy, helping horses feel and perform their best.

Taylor began her post-secondary education at the University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus, where she completed the Veterinary Office Administration program with the goal of working in the veterinary field. Wanting to focus more specifically on equine care, she then pursued the Equine Massage Therapy program at D'Arcy Lane Institute of Massage Therapy, a comprehensive two-year course that totaled 2200 hours of hands-on training. She graduated in 2018, successfully completed her board examinations, and became registered with the International Federation of Registered Equine Massage Therapists (IFREMT).

A few years later, in 2024, Taylor decided to further her knowledge and enhance her services. She traveled to Texas to attend the Animal Calibrated Electro-Acuscope and Electro-Myopulse program, becoming certified through Animal Therapy Systems (ATS). The Electro-Acuscope/Myopulse is an FDA-approved microcurrent device designed for neuromuscular and musculoskeletal conditions as well as pain management. This innovative modality can improve healing by a minimum of 50% and increase ATP by up to 500%. What sets it apart is its Bio-Feedback (BFB) system, a non-fixed technology that monitors the tissue every five milliseconds, delivering the appropriate amount of current and preventing overstimulation. It provides therapists with valuable readings to create a 'road map' of the body, identifying areas that require specific focus.

In her spare time, Taylor enjoys spending time with her own horses and her family. She is eager to grow her equine massage therapy business in Central Alberta and looks forward to helping as many horses as possible.

Taylor Smith, REMT

Taylor'd Equine

(519) 301-5899

Email: taylorsmith.remt@gmail.com

Website: taylordequine.com